Announcements
2024 Codes
The SBCC has filed CR-102 for the International Building Code, International Residential Code, International Mechanical Code, International Fire Code and the Uniform Plumbing Code. The public comment period for these codes is now open May 6, 2026, and will close June 12, 2026, after conclusion of the required public comment hearings. Written testimony will be accepted until 11:59 p.m. on June 12, 2026. Final adoption for these codes is targeted for August 28, 2026. Oral testimony for the Energy Codes will not be heard at the June Hearings.
The Washington State Energy Codes, Commercial and Residential are anticipated to be filed by June 3, 2026. A public comment period will open June 3, and close July 17, 2026, after conclusion of the required public comment hearings. Written testimony will be accepted until 11:59 p.m. on June 12, 2026.. Final adoption for the Energy Codes is targeted for September 25, 2026.
The International Wildland-Urban Interface Code amendments are in a "Reserved" status until the completion of statewide wildfire risk and hazard mapping. Upon completion of the mapping the SBCC will convene a Technical Advisory Group to develop amendments for the state.
The effective date of the 2024 codes will be May 3, 2027.
Please view the CURRENT 2024 CODE ADOPTION SCHEDULE for a more detailed break down of the timeline for adoption and implementation.
Council Seats Open For Appointments
State Building Code Council Members are appointed to the SBCC for three year terms. As of January 4, 2026, the following seats on the Council are open for applications.
| Current Council Member | Represented Sector | RCW 19.27.070 |
|---|---|---|
| Vacant | City Elected (Eastern) | 19.27.070(1)(b) |
Applications may be submitted to the Governors Office here
Letters of Recommendation may be submitted to the Governor's Office here
I-2066 Compliance
There has been confusion over the WA energy codes and the passage of I-2066, and how the codes should be enforced. The Council has debated this at length and heard from the public. There are numerous laws that require the WA energy codes to meet certain requirements, including increasing energy efficiency, meeting requirements for cost, a public process, and the I-2066 initiative. The Council is investigating any changes necessary, if needed to bring the codes into compliance with the requirements under I-2066 and all other relevant laws. Until such time as the Council adopts any changes, the current 2021 codes will remain in place.
Building Code News
- - SBCC Member Vacancies
- - Washington State Plumbing Code Now Available From IAPMO
- - DNR Tsunami Tools Disabled
- - State Building Code Council Welcomes New Manager April 22
- - Emergency Rule Adopted: The SBCC doesn't adopt the model code section regulating BBQs
- - Emergency Rule Adopted: Rescinding 2021 Wildland-Urban Interface Code
- - Technical Advisory Group Recruitment Extended until March 8, 2024
- - Adopted Changes to the Energy Code for EPCA Concerns, Link to CR103 forms
- - 2024 Technical Advisory Groups
- - 2021 Wildland-Urban Interface: Proposed Changes
- - Public Hearings on Changes to the Energy Code on EPCA Concerns
Upcoming Meetings
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May 22
Room 2331
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May 22
Room 2331
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May 29
Room 2208
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Jun 05
Zoom or Phone Options ONLY
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Jun 10
Room 2208
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Jun 12
BFRW Committee - Cancelled
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Jun 12
Spokane Centerplace Regional Event Center
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Jun 12
MVPE Committee - Cancelled
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Jun 17
Zoom or Phone Options ONLY
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Jun 26
Room 2208
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Jul 10
Zoom or Phone Options ONLY
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